Earth Day is one of the best times of the year to remember responsible environmental stewardship appeals to all Americans. Teddy Roosevelt helped preserve the country’s natural landscapes by establishing the national parks system. Presidents Nixon and George H. Bush recognized a world leader like the U.S. should guarantee clean water and air for its … Continue reading Good stewardship is an American duty
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Creating a cleaner future
Earth Day is a good time for a refresher on all of the ways wind power helps preserve our natural resources while cleaning the environment. From water savings to smog reduction, there are a number of ways emission-free wind energy helps us practice good stewardship. Perhaps most important, wind power is the biggest, fastest, cheapest … Continue reading Creating a cleaner future
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Wind turbine maintenance – industry survey and new business opportunities 2023
In the recent years wind farms have become one of the key sources of power generation globally due to growing awareness and stringent governmental regulations. Wind turbines are the vital components of wind farms that aids in power generation thereby converting kinetic energy of wind to electrical energy. Therefore, the reliability of wind turbine system … Continue reading Wind turbine maintenance – industry survey and new business opportunities 2023
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Wind turbines use cutting-edge technology to create clean energy
SaveOnEnergy has created an animated infographic that explains just how it’s done. Although wind turbines may seem simple from the outside, they’re actually complicated machines that use advanced technology to create clean, affordable energy. Take a look for a better understanding. Graphic courtesy of Save on Energy. Note that since SaveOnEnergy created their infographic, … Continue reading Wind turbines use cutting-edge technology to create clean energy
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LM Wind Power inaugurates second plant in Gujarat, India
LM Wind Power, Danish wind turbines producer, announced the commissioning of its second plant in India. Vadodara, Gujarat based plan was announced in November 2015. It has begun the production of wind turbine blades a month ahead of schedule. With the new announcement, LM Wind Power’s total installed capacity in the country has increased to … Continue reading LM Wind Power inaugurates second plant in Gujarat, India
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Senvion wins first wind power projects in Chile totalling 300 MW
Senvion, a leading global manufacturer of wind turbines, has concluded a contract with global wind and solar company Mainstream Renewable Power for the supply and installation of 93 turbines for two wind farm projects in Chile totalling 300 megawatts (MW). The contracts are currently still under conditions precedent. The Sarco and Aurora wind farms … Continue reading Senvion wins first wind power projects in Chile totalling 300 MW
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Nordex now with needs-based aviation obstruction lights on wind turbines
With the market launch of its solution for a needs-based aviation obstruction lighting system, Nordex is taking a major step towards boosting the acceptance of wind farms among nearby residents. On 4 March 2016, Nordex and its development partner were granted certification for their needs-based aviation obstruction lighting system. Nordex plans to begin serial … Continue reading Nordex now with needs-based aviation obstruction lights on wind turbines
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Vestas challenges scaling rules with multi-rotor concept demonstration turbine
Continuing to reduce the levelised cost of energy (LCOE) over the long-term will require new solutions and a new way of thinking. With this concept demonstrator, Vestas challenges the core scaling rules that turbines have to grow in size to increase their energy output as well as transport and installation challenges in some markets. Many … Continue reading Vestas challenges scaling rules with multi-rotor concept demonstration turbine
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Gamesa to install its turbine output-boosting programme, Energy Thrust, at 54 Iberdrola wind farms (1,602 MW)
Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has reached an agreement with Iberdrola for the installation of its Energy Thrust software, which boosts turbine efficiency and, in turn, production ratios, at wind farms with capacity of 1,602 MW. Under the terms of the agreement, the upgrade software will be installed in wind turbines made … Continue reading Gamesa to install its turbine output-boosting programme, Energy Thrust, at 54 Iberdrola wind farms (1,602 MW)
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Vortex to acquire major wind energy portfolio
Vortex, a renewable energy platform managed by EFG Hermes’s private equity arm, has agreed with a subsidiary of EDP Renováveis SA to acquire a 49% stake in an operational 664 MW portfolio of European wind assets. The transaction is valued at EUR 550 million and includes a portfolio of 23 wind farms in four European … Continue reading Vortex to acquire major wind energy portfolio
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GWEC’s Global Wind Energy Report released
Global wind energy capacity will nearly double in the next five years, largely led by further market growth in China, but also as a stronger industry emerges in the United States, the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) said on Tuesday. In its annual report on the status of the global wind industry, GWEC said cumulative … Continue reading GWEC’s Global Wind Energy Report released
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The remarkable resurgence of renewable portfolio standards
Not long ago, the Clean Power Plan and the rise of carbon markets had some industry experts wondering whether Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) policies were still relevant. They were facing stiff resistance in many states, with threats of freezes and rollbacks looming. Some wondered whether the policy structures themselves, which require specific, increasing proportions of … Continue reading The remarkable resurgence of renewable portfolio standards
Continue readingBigger, better WINDPOWER reflects industry growth
Mark Bakke is AWEA’s Manager of Member Relations and Exhibitions. As the U.S. wind industry continues to mature and become a major part of America’s electricity mix, WINDPOWER needs to advance with the times. That’s why WINDPOWER 2016 in New Orleans, May 23-26, is scheduled to be bigger and better than last year. This year … Continue reading Bigger, better WINDPOWER reflects industry growth
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Energy bill offers opportunity to attract new investment, deliver greater consumer savings
American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) CEO Tom Kiernan issued the following statement today on the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2016 (S. 2012), also known as the Energy Bill. Numerous amendments have been proposed to the Energy Bill. Of these amendments, Amendment 3311, introduced by Sen. John Boozman (R-Ark.), would hinder upgrades strengthening the nation’s … Continue reading Energy bill offers opportunity to attract new investment, deliver greater consumer savings
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EDF Energies Nouvelles wins three renewable Power Purchase Agreements in Canada
EDF Energies Nouvelles has entered into three long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), covering 82 MW in combined capacity. Power will be generated by two solar projects and a wind project located in the province of Ontario, Canada. These agreements cover the purchase of electricity by the IESO, Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator. Under its Large … Continue reading EDF Energies Nouvelles wins three renewable Power Purchase Agreements in Canada
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Wind Power Leads All New Power Generation
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) launched its flagship publication, the Global Wind Report: Annual Market update today in Brussels. The wind power industry set new records across the world last year, and wind is leading the transformation of the global power system, long overdue and very necessary to achieve the climate objectives agreed by … Continue reading Wind Power Leads All New Power Generation
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Wind power in India: Gamesa wind turbines for a wind farm in Karnataka
Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has secured a new order in India from ReNew Power, one of India’s leading independent power producers (IPP), for the EPC construction of a 40-MW wind farm located in Ron, in the state of Karnataka. The agreement signed with ReNew Power encompasses the installation of 20 G97-2.0 … Continue reading Wind power in India: Gamesa wind turbines for a wind farm in Karnataka
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Wind power in Brazil: Enel initiates construction of 90-MW wind farm in Bahia
Construction starts at Cristalândia wind farm, which once completed will have an installed capacity of 90 MW and will be able to generate more than 350 GWh per year. Enel will be investing approximately 190 million US dollars in the construction of the new wind farm. Enel, through its subsidiary Enel Green Power Brasil Participações … Continue reading Wind power in Brazil: Enel initiates construction of 90-MW wind farm in Bahia
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The Photovoltaic revolution is happening right now
International experts of the International Energy Agency (IEA), representatives of the Government of the Canary Islands, the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF) and the PV sector gathered in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. They highlighted the ongoing revolution that the PV sector is experiencing, and the big potential that Spain has to foster the development of … Continue reading The Photovoltaic revolution is happening right now
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Wind energy reaches a quarter of Romania’s power production
The wind energy accounted for 23% of Romania’s electricity production on Friday afternoon (April 15). It was the second most important power source, after hydropower, according to the state-controlled electricity transporter Transelectrica. The wind energy production amounted to 1,941 MW on Friday at 2pm whereas the hydropower reached 2,192 MW, representing 26% of the total, … Continue reading Wind energy reaches a quarter of Romania’s power production
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